Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 25, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jeff

The existing Santa Clarita Courthouse, located at the Civic Center, is being demoted. The courthouse will soon “handle only misdemeanor cases and traffic citations, with felony cases being reassigned to the San Fernando Courthouse,” according to the Daily News. The … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jeff

Historic preservation ordinance shelved (again), City takes steps to annex 2,000 acres in the north, and Marsha McLean wants to ban plastic bags like the County did? All that in more at I HEART SCV, SCV NEWS, SIGNAL, KHTS Sales … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jeff

The City and homebuilder DR Horton are being sued by 70 homeowners for between $10 and $20 million for allegedly cutting corners during construction of the Canyon Gate residential area between Golden Valley and Sierra Highway. Attorneys representing the homeowners … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jeff

Unemployment in the City of Santa Clarita rises to 8.2%, a full percentage point higher than in April, with 7,200 people in the City unemployed. SIGNAL Man on the street interviews with the SCV’s best and brightest about the economy … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jeff

Leon Worden and the hard-working folks at SCVTV launch SCVNews.com, a new SCV news portal with video, text reports and comments. Great job guys. Be sure to check it out! SCVNEWS.COM On the City Council Agenda: Improvements for Newhall Avenue & … Continue reading →

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Some things to talk about

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Linda

Since Jeff is off lounging by the pool, I thought I’d compile a brief list of things to talk about for all of you whiling away the hours now that the kids are back in school and summer is winding … Continue reading →

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Melissa Brown to stand trial for vehicular manslaughter

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Linda

Well over a year after the July 4, 2010 accident which claimed the life of Matilde Garnica Juarez, the driver who allegedly ran a red light has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and will stand trial. This morning’s Signal article … Continue reading →

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My Work has Not been in Vain: Four Elections Cancelled and Only ONE Serious (perhaps) Candidate

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

I have written thousands of words about the power of incumbency in local politics, and with the ballots finalized for the November 2011 ballots it appears that my work has not been in vain, to wit: Castaic Union School District-NO … Continue reading →

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What happened to that “free” public education?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Linda

My favorite TV commercials at this time of year are the ones for Staples, advertising school supplies. Right now there is one featuring an “old school” junior high gym coach who reads of list of supplies ending with a “jump drive.” … Continue reading →

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Heather Davis is Preserving Democracy So She Earned My Vote

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

Heather Davis is an earnest person who is striking a blow to preserve democracy.  The charter school Math teacher and Canyon parent appears to be the only person who has stepped forward to challenge the incumbents on the Hart District … Continue reading →

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